Health, Safety, and People First: Core Values for Cleaning Companies with Shari Cedar

2025-08-25

Shari Cedar, the CEO and co-owner of AK Building Services, is a prominent figure in the Florida commercial cleaning industry. Her dedication to upholding the highest standards of health and safety in cleaning operations has contributed to the exceptional retention rate at AK Building Services. With a focus on instilling pride and value in her team, Shari's leadership has set a shining example in the industry. Through her commitment to creating healthy and safe work environments, Shari has...

Shari Cedar, the CEO and co-owner of AK Building Services, is a prominent figure in the Florida commercial cleaning industry.

Her dedication to upholding the highest standards of health and safety in cleaning operations has contributed to the exceptional retention rate at AK Building Services.

With a focus on instilling pride and value in her team, Shari's leadership has set a shining example in the industry.

Through her commitment to creating healthy and safe work environments, Shari has established herself as a respected and influential voice, driving positive change and professional development within the cleaning industry.

Connect with Shari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharisolomoncedar/

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https://www.akbuildingservices.com/

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - Quitting a Dream Job

00:01:05 - Introduction to AK Building Services

00:03:07 - Florida Living and Snowbirds

00:05:23 - Importance of Frontline Worker Health

00:07:34 - Retention and Employee Care

00:14:16 - Impact of COVID on the Janitorial Industry

00:15:29 - Industry Standards and Acceptance

00:17:00 - Common Challenges in Commercial Cleaning

00:23:28 - Need for Innovation in Cleaning Tools

00:27:58 - Transition from TV Production to Cleaning Industry

00:29:18 - Starting a Small Business

00:30:56 - Providing Livelihood for Others

00:33:12 - The Value of Cleaning Industry

00:35:43 - Rinsing Surfaces and Chemicals

00:43:29 - Future Collaboration

00:44:12 - Getting to Know Shari Cedar

00:44:58 - Shari's Bucket List

00:45:46 - The Challenge of Getting a Number

00:46:24 - Key Takeaways